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Driver slams into power pole, knocks out power

Officials said at least five homes were without power after a driver hit a pole Tuesday morning.

Police were called to the 3400 block of Merle Hay Road just before 7 a.m.

Police said the driver of an SUV knocked down a power pole near Christopher's Fine Jewelry.

According to police, the driver was headed northbound on Merle Hay Road and lost control, hitting a parked car in a driveway and then the power pole.

Police said alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash. The driver was not seriously injured.

MidAmerican Energy crews were at the scene trying to restore power.

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